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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1925

Page

3

Nelsonville Digest Mayor Trims Two with Fines

John Naughton pleaded guilty to an assault charge and was fined 25 dollars plus costs and jailed until paid. Paul McGee paid 3 dollars and costs for operating a car without proper license plates. Officers note the daily fine for license tag offenses rises to 1 dollar after January 29. Local residents include Thomas Pritchard of Columbus visiting with his son and Dr A Pritchard, plus Lawrence Daft and Lawrence Hutchinson in town on brief trips.

Nelsonville John Naughton Asault Lax Ile Athens Pearson Naughton Jack Wickham Paul McGee

Funeral for infant Richard Lee Tipton in Floodwood

Funeral services were held at Floodwood church for Richard Lee Tipton one year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tipton. He died Saturday evening after a short illness with pneumonia. Burial was at Greenlawn. The parents also have two little sons and one daughter.

Nelsonville Floodwood Richard Lee Robert Tipton Laneholtz Greenlawn

Epworth League Hosts Winter Festival at Methodist Church

The Epworth league of the Methodist church invites all to a winter festival at the church tonight. Admission is free but guests are urged to bring pocketbooks.

The Epworth League of the Methodist Church

Perfect Attendance in West School Second Grade

The following pupils in the second grade at the West school have neither been absent nor tardy during the first semester as reported by teacher Miss Estelle M Reynolds. Ralph Barber, Donald Denney, Jack Parry, Donald Woods, Eleanor Heselden, Elizabeth Pierce, Joanna Shelton, Phyllis Wend.

The West School Estelle M. Reynolds Ralph Barber Donald Denney Jack Parry Donald Woods Eleanor Heselden Elizabeth Pierce Joanna Shelton Phyllis Wend

Rotary club meeting set for Tuesday at American Legion

The regular Rotary Club meeting will be held Tuesday evening at the American Legion building. Dinner will be served by the Woman's Auxiliary. President Bob Cole of the Marietta Rotary Club will be the speaker.

Rotary Club American Legion Woman's Auxiliary Bob Cole Marietta i Rotary Club

Nelsonville Nets Sixth Victory In Derby With Gallipolis

Nelsonville Scarlet and Gray win 28 to 18 at Gallipolis as they overcome an early deficit. The victory marks six straight wins this season. In the preliminary, Nelsonville girls fall 21 to 7 to Gallipolis.

Nelsonville Stoltz Scarlet and Gray Gallipolis Ohio River Boys

Berean Class Reports High Attendance Sunday Morning

The Berean class reports an attendance of 134 at Sunday morning worship. Next Sunday the orchestra will provide special music and Miss Pearl Smith will sing a solo titled He Is Mine. All men are welcome.

Miss Pearl Smith

Burgess Guests With Pensyle Family This Sunday

Mr and Mrs Arthur Burgess of Lancaster visited Sunday with Mrs Pensyle's parents Mr and Mrs Chas Pensyle.

Arthur Burgess Fof Lancaster Chas. Pensyle

Night of Gambling Ends With Death by Own Action

Richard Goulding a 55 year old poolroom proprietor on North High street in Columbus shot himself after a card game with Adam Cantlon and others. Cantlon was held on a charge of contributing to delinquency of his minor children by operating a gambling game last year. Funeral arrangements set for Tuesday at the M. E. church with burial in Burson cemetery. Goulding leaves a widow and eight children and two brothers and one sister. He was a former teacher and farmer and a graduate of Ohio University.

Columbus Richard Goulding North High Street Ohio State University Adam Cantion Goulding Cantion Murphy Cantlon M. E Burson Athens J. C. Burson Shade Stlorence Sanders Chase Cayrol Roscoe Ohio University

Nelsonville Marriage Licenses Listed

Curti cule lists marriages: Nelsonville truck driver CNNETH June 22 with Agnes Cavanaugh 21 of Nelsonville telephone operator. Mount Vernon Covert 25 of West Nelsonville miner with Thelma Frances Murphy 16 of Nelsonville. William G. Long 24 Detroit plumber with Ruth M. Blakely 26 Athens stenographer.

Cnneth Nelsonville Agnes Cavanaugh Mount Vernon Covert Thelma Frances Murphy William G. Long Detroit Ruth M. Blakely Athens

Wills Case Seeks Trustees for Widow’s Share in Albany

The widow Letie Radcliffe files in Common Pleas to construe the will of Harvey J. Radcliffe who died March 9 1924 in Albany. Defendants include Harvey Sylvia Nora Caryl McVey and Jessie Stella McDonald. The will leaves the widow the life interest with the remainder to other defendants. Executor Harvey McVey faces question of placing the widow’s share in a trustee or trustees.

Harvey J. Radcliffe Albany Letie Radcliffe Harvey Sylvia Nora Caryl McVey Jessie Stella McDonald Radcliffe Harvey McVey

Sayre sues Wagner for merchandise debt

Harve E. Sayre files suit in Common Pleas court to recover 129.18 from Chris Wagner alleged to be due for merchandise.

Harve E. Sayre Common Pleas Court Chris Wagner

Deaths David Goldsberry Pratts Fork

David Goldsberry 65 lifelong Pratts Fork resident died at 4 o clock Sunday after a year with heart trouble and pneumonia. He leaves a widow and six children Edna Smith R E Goldsberry J W Goldsberry Mae Goldsberry Marion Elmer Goldsberry Hattie McAfee and two brothers Frank E Goldsberry and Eva Moler. Funeral arrangements not completed.

David Goldsberry Pratts Fork Edna Smith R. E. Goldsberry J. W. Goldsberry Mae Goldsberry Marion Elmer Goldsberry Athens Hattie McAfee Muncie Ind Frank E. Goldsberry Shade Eva Moler

Death notices Tom Wooley aged 61 in Zanesville

Mrs Lonnie Morrison of 403 East State Street learns of the death of her father Tom Wooley 61 at his Zanesville home He was born in Ames township He married twice first wife Mary Keirns Wooley preceded him in death The survivors include children Clint Wooley Alonzo Wooley Katie Nunemaker Jennie Morrison Nelson Wooley Lena Robbins Oscar Wooley and Flossie Sheperd Burial is planned at Hooper Ridge Thursday with no further arrangements disclosed

Lonnie Morrison East State Street Tom Wooley Zanesville Ames Township Mary Keirns Wooley Clint Wooley Bakersfield Calif Alonzo Wooley Indianapolis Katie Nunemaker Kentucky Jennie Morrison Athens Nelson Wooley Lena Robbins Oscar Wooley Akron Flossie Sheperd Hooper Ridge

Arthur C Burton Jade Dies at 83 on Family Farm

Arthur C Burton Jade died at 4 a.m. Sunday at his home on the family farm where he was born and lived most of his life. He had suffered from diabetes for years.

Arthur C. Burton Jade

William H. Farrell Dies in Athene. Rites Planned

William H. Farrell 66 a longtime Ath ens resident died at Ath ens State hospital Sunday night. Body to be taken to nephew James A. Farrell 64 North High street Tuesday morning. Funeral services set for Saint Pauls Catholic church Wednesday. burial in Catholic cemetery. Survivors include nephews and nieces.

W. H. Farrell William H. Farrell Athens Athens State Hospital James A. Farrell North High Street Saint Pauls Catholic Church Mr. Farrell

Trade debt for world peace says wartime advisor

A wartime speaker argues America should cancel $12,000,000,000 in allied debts in exchange for global disarmament. He contends delaying would ruin credibility, prestige, and ability to aid world peace despite the debt being deemed worthless.

America

Prediction of Extinction for Ainu of Japan

Dr John Batchelor a Church of England archdeacon and longtime researcher in Hokkaido warns the Ainu, Japan's aboriginal group, may disappear within a generation. He cites fewer than 16000 surviving individuals and claims assimilation and health issues, especially among women, accelerate their decline.

Japan John Batchelor Church of England Hokkaido Batchelor Ife

Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Gray Hair Color

A grandmother’s dark glossy hair was maintained with a Sage Tea and Sulphur mix promoted as Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound. Reports say it quickly darkens gray hair evenly, restoring natural color and shine with simple nightly applications.

Wyeth

Lancaster Man Guest of Wife at Parents Home

Ben Smith of Lancaster was the guest of his wife over Sunday at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Beard.

Ben Smith Lancaster E. B. Beard

Hinman Jr. Guests with Bridgeport Grandmother

Harry Hinman Jr. of Bridgeport is visiting his grandmother Mrs. Catherine Myers for a stay.

Harry Hinman Jr Bridgeport Catherine Myers

Brookhart Faces Republican Split After Party Move

Senator Smith W Brookhart, long a center of Iowa politics, is sidelined as the Iowa Republican state central committee declares his Senate seat vacant on grounds of fraud and deceit following his divorce from the party. The committee's resolution outlines the party’s support for President Coolidge and notes Brookhart’s disavowal of the candidates, a surprise to many.

Des Moines Smith W. Brookhart Iowa Republican Party Iowa State Central Committee Coolidge Brookhart

Practical Apron Frock Pattern for Work Use

The Messenger Pattern Dept. offers a versatile apron frock pattern with a removable apron portion. It comes in seven sizes from 34 to 46 inches bust and lists fabric yardages for various material options including checks, plaids, and plain fabrics. Pattern mailed for 12 cents in stamps.

Misses Hickman and Wetzell Leave for Albuquerque via St. Louis

Misses Florence Hickman and Bertha Wetzell departed Sunday evening for their home in Albuquerque. They will pause for a few days with relatives in St. Louis.

Florence Hickman Bertha Wetzell Albuquerque St. Louis

Nineteen Conversions Mark Revival Meeting at Nelsonville

The Bible school of the Church of Christ in Nelsonville reports 62 attendees with growing interest. Evangelist B. Allen delivers strong messages as the large auditorium is used for all services. Nineteen new members joined the church this week amid a big women’s gathering and a Sunday sermon on The Power of the Gospel.

Nelsonville Bible School Church of Christ B. Allen Miss Smith L. A. Davis

Attending Auto Exhibit Co. E Hubbard in Chicago

E Hubbard travels to Chicago to attend the Dodge exhibit at the national automobile show. The event highlights new models and industry trends for attendees and press.

E. Hubbard Chicago Dodge

World car ownership dominance by U.S. people noted

The article states that people of the United States own 87 percent of the world's automobiles, highlighting strong American vehicle ownership. It emphasizes the scale of U.S. auto ownership relative to the rest of the world.

United States

Opium Conference Debates Start Time for Suppression

Geneva January 26 An attempt to pour oil on troubled waters as Congressman's Porter addresses the mixed commission On opium suppression both France and Great Britain agree it must end within fifteen years The debate hinges on when the period begins Sir Eric Drummond presided and Hermut Zahle was elected president of the commission

Geneva Stephen G. Porter Mixed Commission France Great Britain

Foreigners rise in Tokio population as Americans grow

The Metropolitan Police Board reports 6 600 foreigners in Tokio, with Americans at 630 and Chinese 3 700. The foreign population more than doubled in six months, driven by returnees after the earthquake and new business activity, with Russians cited as a concern for propaganda amidst commerce.

Tokio Jan Chienese Metropolitan Police Board Russia Germany

Engine staff heroic in steamboat Bras dOr blaze

The engine-room crew risked their lives to save six passengers and thirteen crew aboard the coastal steamer Bras d Or as flames swept the vessel from stem to stern near here. They guided all aboard to shore in a dramatic race with death.

Sydney Bras d'Or Here

Camphor Eye Wash Claims Quick Aid for Sore Eyes

Advertises Lavoptik eye wash with camphor witch hazel hydrastis as a quick relief for weak strained or sore eyes. One small bottle touted as helpful with an aluminum eye cup offered free. Gibson's Pharmacy.

Gibson’s Pharmacy

Road bond issue advances in West Virginia legislature

Charleston West Virginia January 26 The Senate will consider the bill to issue the remaining 20 million dollars in road bonds and is expected to pass quickly after House approval last Saturday A paving resolution for state roads is also expected to be taken up in the House with adjournment likely by Wednesday afternoon

Senate Ret Knap Braxton County

Rail magnate Lord Claude Hamilton dies at 82

London notices the death of Lord Claude Hamilton 82 a noted railway expert who remained active in railway work until age 79. His passing marks the end of a long career in the global rail industry.

London Lord Claude Hamilton

Bear Hunters Find Only a Porcupine in Mountain View

Saranac Lake report describes a cattle buyer who spied a big bear in an abandoned Mountain View barn. The local men rushed to the scene seeking bear skins and meat but discovered an extra large porcupine asleep on a rafter.

Saranac Lake N. Y Mountain View

Japan grants subsidy to Radio Broadcasting Co for next fiscal year

The Japanese government approves a subsidy of 180000 yen to the Japanese Radio Broadcasting Co for the upcoming fiscal year. The payment supports operations and program production under government funding policy.

The Japanese Radio Broadcasting Co

Creomulsion Promises Help for Chronic Coughs and Colds

An ad touts Creomulsion as a twofold medical discovery that soothes inflamed membranes and kills germs with creosote. It claims to treat chronic coughs, colds, bronchial issues, and post flu weakness, with a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved after following directions.

Creomulsion Co Atlanta

Robbers Hit Three Firms In Huntington Bank Safe Break-Ins

Police searched for suspects after safes were broken into at three Huntington concerns yesterday. Loot totaled more than 706 dollars.

Huntington W. Va

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